CVE-2022-38985

The facial recognition module has a vulnerability in input validation.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality...

Input validation

The facial recognition module has a vulnerability in input validation.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality...

CVE-2022-38985

CVE-2022-38985 relates to a vulnerability in Huawei HarmonyOS’s facial recognition module where an input validation error could expose data confidentiality. The issue is described across multiple sources as affecting the facial recognition component with a high-severity CVSS v3.1 base score of 7....

CVE-2022-38985

The facial recognition module has a vulnerability in input validation.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality...

CVE-2022-38985

The facial recognition module has a vulnerability in input validation.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality...

PT-2022-24641 · Unknown · Facial Recognition Module

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Facial Recognition Module affected versions not specified Description: The issue is related to a vulnerability in input validation within the facial recognition module. This could potentially impact data confidentiality if successfully...

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